Karni Sena Chief Mahipal Singh Makrana Warns of CM House Gherao After Jaipur Protest Turns Chaotic over UGC Rules
The group demanded rollback of new UGC regulations and alleged police water cannon and cane charges injured protesters and killed Devraj Singh.
- On Monday, the Karni Sena held a rally in Jaipur demanding the rollback of new UGC regulations, alleging that protester Devraj Singh died following injuries sustained during police action involving water cannons and cane charges.
- Mahipal Singh Makrana, national president of the Shri Rajput Karni Sena, led a "24 day and 800-km long march" to press demands; opponents of the UGC regulations claim they could lead to "harassment" of general category students.
- While the Karni Sena blames police action, officials report Devraj fell ill at home hours after the protest ended; Deepak Maheshwari, Principal and Controller of SMS Medical College, said he has no knowledge of such a case.
- Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticized the BJP government's "dictatorial attitude," while Makrana demanded Rs 1 crore compensation for Devraj's family and suspension of police personnel responsible for the force used.
- Giving a 7-day ultimatum, the Karni Sena warned of further protests including a gherao of the CM residence and a Rajasthan bandh if the state government does not invite them for talks.
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Barricades breached, water cannons used as Karni Sena marchers clash with Jaipur police
Police used water cannons and lathi-charge to disperse Karni Sena protesters in Jaipur. These activists were demonstrating against new UGC equity regulations for higher education. Protesters alleged the guidelines unfairly targeted upper-caste students and demanded their withdrawal. The Supreme Court had previously stayed the implementation of these proposed regulations. This protest is part of a larger 24-day agitation by the organization.
Karni Sena members, Jaipur police clash during protest against UGC Regulations 2026
The Rajput Karni Sena's Mahapanchayat at Ramniwas Bagh in Jaipur demanded the repeal of the UGC regulations. A pledge was made to further intensify the movement across the country.
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